Tranexamic Acid Alternova
This medicine helps to stop or prevent bleeding by helping your blood clot.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
100 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Tranexamic acid
Manufacturer
Alternova A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and how long you need to take it.
Method
This medicine is given as a slow injection into a vein (intravenous). It must not be injected into a muscle.
Important
Your doctor will determine the maximum daily dose for you.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
RARE
- •Skin rash
- •Feeling unwell with low blood pressure, especially if the injection is given too quickly
- •Blood clots
- •Seizures
- •Vision problems, including impaired color vision
- •Allergic reactions
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to tranexamic acid or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take if you currently have a condition that causes blood clots.
- Do not take if you have a condition called consumptive coagulopathy, where blood clots form throughout your body.
- Do not take if you have kidney problems.
- Do not take if you have a history of seizures.
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- This medicine should not be injected into the brain or spinal fluid due to the risk of swelling and seizures.
- If you have blood in your urine, this medicine could cause a blockage in your urinary tract.
- Tell your doctor if you have an increased risk of blood clots.
- If you are on long-term treatment, your vision, especially color vision, should be monitored, and treatment stopped if problems occur.
- This medicine is not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Tranexamic acid passes into breast milk.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Reduce the dose already in mild renal impairment. (updated 5.6.2023)